Due to Trump's pressure and the resulting political gridlock, Powell might choose to remain as a Federal Reserve Governor after his term as chair ends to protect the Fed's independence. In this scenario, he could potentially still remain the chair of the FOMC, meaning he would continue to control interest rates despite Trump's efforts to replace him as board chair. This outcome would be a direct consequence of Trump's attempts to exert influence and his apparent misunderstanding of how the Fed's committees operate.